Finance Committee

Board Liaison: Steve Pope

This committee has 3 major purposes:  1) Oversee and review the Association’s contracts with any Association staff.  2)  Develop and maintain the financial strategies/objectives of the Association, including the preparation of the annual budget.  3)  Oversee the logistics of the schools and the financial impact of the logistics on the financial success of the schools.

Committee Members

Julius Patrick (Chair)
Del Coffman
Steve Pope
Chad Flannagan
Jason Green
Brendan Kelley

Professional Development Committees

Board Liaison: Jason Green

Seminars

To create training opportunities for water system operators and staff to help them improve their knowledge base, technical skills and level of professionalism and assure the Association meets the current mandates of the State contract, in respect to seminar training.

Committee Members

Brendan Kelley
Alex Anderson
Ryan Gregory
Max Simmons
Courtney Barnes

Annual Schools

This committee is responsible for organizing (scheduling of classes, instructors, etc.) for the Fall and Regional training schools for Water Treatment Operators.

Committee Members

Sandra Bradshaw (Chair)
Del Coffman
Eugenia Dial-Edwards

Lab Analyst (Lab Tech Day)

To educate and train personnel who are involved in the analysis of drinking water.

Committee Members

Chad Flannagan (Co-Chair)
Katie Tresino (Co-Chair)
Amanda Hill
Andrew Mlot
Beth Swanson
David Livingston
Dawn Molnar
Erik Ruff
Jason Smith
Jennifer Picarella
Jill Puff
Michael Cumbus
Michele Sartin
Pam Moss
Rachel Monschein
Sarah Gymburch
Shelby Smith
Tiffany Kohl
Tom Halvosa
Tonja Springer

Board of Examiners

The Board prepares technical questions and works closely with the NC Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board to prepare and administer comprehensive and thorough examinations that accurately reflect the knowledge of the successful examinees.

Committee Members

Julius Patrick (Chair)
Rani Holland
Jason Green
Dail Booth
Yama Jones
Patty Hall
Janet Mills
Mike Hughes
Chad Flannagan

Public Image Committees

Board Liaison: Allen Daniels

Membership Services

The primary role of this committee is to plan, organize and carry out current and future objectives and tasks as directed and assigned by the Executive Committee to canvas and maintain an accurate and up to date inventory of current and potential new membership.

Committee Members

Ian Stroud (Chair)
Chad Flannagan
Julius Patrick
Alex Anderson
Courtney Barnes
Ryan Gregory
Max Simmons

Outstanding Operator of the Year

To solicit candidates for the Outstanding Operator of the Year, the Certified Operators of the Year Awards, Laboratory Analyst of the Year, and Educator of the Year Awards. Once all nominations are in, the committees will review the nominations and select the winners.

Committee Members

Steve Pope (Chair)
Henry Trent

Leadership Committees

Board Liaison: Brendan Kelley

Nominating

To prepare and submit a list of proposed Officers to be elected in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association.

Committee Members

Del Coffman (Chair)
Alex Anderson
Ryan Gregory
Max Simmons
Courtney Barnes

Rules Committee

This committee will be responsible for reviewing the Association’s Constitution and By-Laws and making recommendations to the NCWOA Executive Committee for any additions, modifications or deletions needed to keep the Constitution and By-Laws current.

Committee Members

Mack Edmisten (Chair)
Chris Smith
Jay Van Hoose